Psalm 91:1-10

Sometimes a cell phone isn't the right answer! No matter how much we love our family, we can't protect them all the time or fix their every problem; we have to trust God to work in their lives what is best for them and to take care of them.

"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my...."

"Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place — the Most High, who is my refuge — no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near..."

"The Lord will keep you safe from secret traps and deadly diseases. He will spread his wings over you and keep you secure. His faithfulness is like a..."

"Those who go to God Most High for safety will be protected by the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, "You are my place of safety and protection. You..."

"You need not fear the terror of the night, or the arrow that flies by day, or the plague that spreads in the darkness, or the destruction that..."

Which should we hold on to during this season? Bill Sherrill reminds us to not let go of our friends who are depressed nor of our joy in the season.

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."

"I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.""

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge..."

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the Shadow of the Almighty. - Psalm 91:1

Inspirational illustration of Psalm 91:2 -- I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

Inspirational illustration of Psalm 91:4 -- 4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge...

Why would he do such a thing? Phil Ware describes several passages of Scripture that use the image of a mother bird or a woman in labor to express their love for new Christians, and then says this is the highest compliment a mom can receive.

Would you let go? Can you let go of what appears to help hold you but you know is ultimately going to do you in?

How do we have an infectious love of people and life that it changes us and those around us? Brian McCutchen reminds us of the joyous and infectious virtues of a heart gladly surrendered to Jesus, like Michelle's.